​Harman School
​Community Center

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Marker No: 12903

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: 31.374016,-97.804703

Location: FM 580, 5 miles west of intersection with FM 116, to Harman Road

Marker Text: ​In 1891, M.F. Harman deeded two acres to be used for a school and gathering place until the community, known as Harman Community, moved it in 1904 to Henry Wood's pasture, near Perryman Creek. In 1917-18, on four acres bought from Milton L. and Mary Lou Harman for $200, a new facility was built here, with three classrooms, offices and a stage. A teacherage was added in 1921. Over the years, the schoolhouse served Boy Scouts, a home demonstration club and even a rat killing club. After consolidating with Gatesville schools in 1948, the former schoolhouse remained a community center, owned and maintained by local trustees and used for special events, reunions and festivals. (2002